Population 2,122 (2011 census) LGA(s) City of Newcastle Birmingham Gardens Callaghan Postal code 2287 | Postcode(s) 2287 State electorate(s) Wallsend Area 70 ha Federal division Division of Newcastle | |
Location 11 km (7 mi) from Newcastle | ||
Birmingham Gardens /ˈbɜːrmɪŋˌhæm/ is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, bordering the University of Newcastle 11 kilometres (7 mi) west-northwest of Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.
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Map of Birmingham Gardens NSW 2287, Australia
Birmingham Gardens had a population of 2,122 in 2011.
Origins
The Birmingham Gardens area was first subdivided in the 1930s. The area was expanded in the 1960s with the price of land being the attraction. The name Birmingham Gardens was given by Mr.T.M.Burke who originally subdivided the area after the English town of Birmingham. Originally owned by Newcastle Wallsend Coal Co & sold to Commonwealth Oil Refineries.
Today
Birmingham Gardens, residents include a majority of people aged over 55 and a number of university students renting near the University of Newcastle. A few families now live in Birmingham Gardens